Vauxhall Cavalier Gli (1988)
1988 Vauxhall Cavalier Gli
CarHunch is tracking 791 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier Gli vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLI has a 0% first-time pass rate across 791 vehicles analysed, meaning every single example failed its MOT—a stark contrast to the UK average of 80%. With zero dangerous defects recorded and no failures or advisories logged, something has gone wrong with the data collection; these cars are 36 years old and cannot realistically have zero mechanical issues.
The missing mileage figures and impossible metrics suggest this cohort's MOT records are either incomplete, corrupted, or these vehicles have stopped being tested. Do not rely on this data to make a purchase decision—you need a proper pre-purchase inspection and full service history from any 1988 Cavalier, regardless of what MOT records claim.
We have 791 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier Gli vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier Gli
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Vauxhall Cavalier Gli
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 790 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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